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Show Page 5 UTAH WOMAN'S REVIEW September 1972 MAYOR GARN INVITES YOU TO THE FAIR Ml I'TC OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 114 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING SALT LAKE CITY. UTAH 84111 September 6, 1972 Dear Ladies: is of year with the youngsters getting back to school, the nip of fall in the air turning the leaves and the excitement of the Utah State Fair. Youngsters of all ages from 1 to 100 pick up This an exciting time the tempo in the Mr. Newell first fair air when it is Utah State Fair time. Knight, our city historian, tells me that in 1861, when the was held at the 10th Ward Square which is now Trolley Square, everything was over 100 years homemade, including saddles, later, home handiwork is Some refer to home women who preserve shoes, nails, etc. still Today, of major interest to canning as oldfashioned, however, I fair-goer-s. know many modern for use during the winter jellies months, and enter their best in competition at the fair. Hours are spent in taking the tiny stitches of embroidery , tatting, crocheting and knitting to enter these works of art in their particular category. This, to me, is what the State Fair is all about. fruits, jams and the present fairgrounds was the Deseret Agricultural Manufacturing Center and the annual fair was held, many home baked goods were displayed. I am glad this part of Utah home life is still continuing to be preserved. The art of baking bread should never be lost. All children should experience the joy of having hot bread right out of the oven with 'homemade jam' . When Mayor E. Jake Garn See you See whatt INah is up to in 72 Mayor ft the fair, |